This new Bible is the first in English to be developed from the ground-up with notes that are distinctively Lutheran prepared by Lutheran theologians and pastors from over twenty Lutheran church bodies. Current Lutheran scholarship insights from the Church Fathers and rich devotional commentary provides meaningful perspective for both young and mature Christians. Features all of the same great content found in the regular editions but in a more compact size. Features: 26500-plus uniquely Lutheran study notes. Over 2000 application note 80000 center column cross-references. Over 900 cross-references to 120 full or half-page maps charts and diagrams. 220-plus articles and introductions to biblical books and topics. 31000 concordance entries. Insights from early church medieval Uses the English Standard Version translation ESV one of the most precise English translations available. Words of Christ in black.26500+ uniquely Lutheran study notes
Over 2000 application notes and prayers for every part of the Bible
80000 center-column cross-references
Over 900 cross-references to 120 full- or half-page maps charts and diagrams
220+ articles and introductions to biblical books and topics
31000 concordance entries
Insights from early church medieval and Reformation-era Church Fathers
Uses the English Standard Version translation one of the most precise English translations available